Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus` congratulates Aram I on 30th  anniversary of his enthronement

ArmInfo.  His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Rus' has congratulated Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I on the 30th anniversary of his enthronement. The text of the address was published on the official website of the ROC.

"Your Holiness, beloved Brother in the Lord! I heartily congratulate  you on the 30th anniversary of your election and elevation to the  Throne of the Great House of Cilicia. Your service has been marked by  zealous labors for the benefit of the Armenian Apostolic Church and  the Armenian people. Over the long years of your Primacy, as well as  your work in inter-Christian organizations, you have earned the deep  respect of religious leaders and the love of many people.

Over the past three decades of Primate's labors, together with your  flock in Lebanon, Syria and other countries, you have faced various  trials, fulfilling the words of the Savior that the good shepherd  lays down his life for the sheep. With special care for the people of  God entrusted to you, you are preparing for yourself the highest  degree and great boldness in the faith in Christ Jesus. I appreciate  your consistent desire to strengthen friendly ties with the Russian  Orthodox Church and I value our personal good relations.  I wish you  physical health and peace of mind, unfailing help from the Lord and  success in your future Primate service," the congratulatory message  of the Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus' reads.